Scroll down for info on where Hatchimals are in stock, the current stock levels in UK stores and a list of key dates when retailers say they will have more Hatchimals available.

If you want to double check availability for your chosen store – as it is changing all the time – you can use this handy Stock Informer which can keep you posted on the whereabouts of the illusive animals.

Manufacturers have assured the public that more stock will hit store shelves in November. A statement on the Hatchimals website says: “The consumer response to Hatchimals has been extraordinary, exceeding all expectations.

“We recognise it may be difficult finding this in-demand toy.

“This is a special time of year and we don’t want anyone to be disappointed, nor do we support inflated prices from non-authorised resellers.

“More inventory will be hitting retail shelves throughout November but we anticipate this inventory will sell quickly as well.

“Therefore we have increased production and a whole new batch of Hatchimals will be ready to hatch in early 2017. Thank you for your understanding.”

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Where are Hatchimals in stock?

They are out of stock in stores across the UK, but can be purchased from other sellers on Amazon or eBay

Amazon UK

A number of retailers are selling Hatchimals on Amazon Marketplace – but be warned, they’re being flogged for up to double the price. At the time of writing a Hatchimals Egg – Teal cost from £110 to £164.99.

Amazon FR /Amazon DE

However, they obviously will be sent from France/Germany and cost more to ship. You can use your Amazon UK login details and translate the page to English by clicking the DE world sign underneath the search icon and changing it to EN.

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Ocado - Hatchimals are out of stock online, level of stock in-store is unknown.

Smyths - Hatchimals cannot be ordered online or for collection in store, but Smyths say they are due limited stock between November 24 and December 1 which will be "prioritised for customers who have pre-ordered".

The toys may be available in store from that date too.

However, they have confirmed that a limited amount of remaining stock will "be available on a first come first served basis" - so set your alarms for the morning of November 24.

Tesco Direct - Hatchimals are sold out online, including the exclusive Bearakeet edition - but the supermarket say they will be back in stock within days. You can request a stock alert and Tesco will email you when they are back in stock.

A Tesco spokesperson told The Sun: “Hatchimals have proved extremely popular with customers and we’re hoping to have more in stock in the next few days.”

Toymaster - You can't order online at Toymaster but you can phone your local store using their store finder to check stock levels. Every Toymaster is independently-owned so may or may not stock Hatchimals.

Toys R Us - They coveted toys are currently not available online although the website does say that they are available in store. If you do track one down it is one per customer.

Toys R Us have confirmed that they are expecting to get some more in stock although haven't released when this will be.